Why are we so distraught that the politicians did not come to the funeral of the most celebrated army officer of our country? Wont Sam Bahadur forever live in our cherished memories...his epitaph would be in our minds and hearts....we dont need the sticky fingers and hands of our politicos to disgrace his national flag draped body....BHARAT MATA KI JAI, KI JAI, KI JAI!!!
RE:Sam Bahadur Amar Hai!!!
by viswanathan ms on Jun 30, 2008 01:50 PM Permalink
If the politicians unerstand thair power no body can catch them !!!Ha HA Ha Thay can come but thay miss thair Bribe and Bride Oh OH Oh!!!!!
RE:Sam Bahadur Amar Hai!!!
by bhaskar guha on Jun 30, 2008 04:03 PM Permalink
Mr.Mitra ,
It is not a question of anyone caring whether Sam's funeral was attended by a few baffoons. The question is that India, being one of the biggest democratic nations of the world , must have its priorities right - the entire nation is not criticising the govt. attitude for no reason. Wisdom does not lie in the brains of a few who steer the nation from Delhi but with those millions who hold our defence services in very high esteem , our heart aches for every soldier who lays down his life at the boarder in war or peace times ; we feel the pangs of his kins and we are always by their side.
Re: RE:Sam Bahadur Amar Hai!!!
by RAJENDER RAWAT on Apr 02, 2014 09:01 PM Permalink
Can any one tell-till date any politicians sons or daughters had laid their lives in defending the Nation?. They only know to loot and khasot the country. There is hardly any difference between our present day leaders and the Pindaries during British Rule. At least the dacoits of Chamble have some principles but none by our Politicians-particularly of Congis, AAP and Commies etc. We salute the Ist Field Marshal of the Indian Army-the great Sam. I salute him from core of my heart.
On one side India is becoming a major player on the world stage economically, but no one had the decency to attend Sam's last journey and say a formal good bye to the man who changed the history of South East Asia. THESE BLOODY LEADERS SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES, THEY ARE THE BIGGEST THREAT TO OUR COUNTRY, ONLY WORKING FOR THEIR OWN GOOD. WHY DID THE PM AND DEFENCE MIN. NOT GO HIS ATTEND HIS FUNERAL. THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THAT THE MILITARY IS HAVING PROBLEMS TO ATTRACT THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST CANDIDATES TO SERVE OUR NATION. IF OUR PM HAS ONE BIT OF A RESPECT HE MUST IMMEDIATELY TAKE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND IMMEDIATLEY ISSUE A STATEMENT ADMITTING HIS OFFICE HAS MADE A MISTAKE. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO SHOW YOUR RESPECT FOR A PERSON WHO WHOLE HEARTEDLY DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO THE NATION. I salute Mr. Manekshaw who did our country proud, we will be indebted to him and his brave soldiers for serving our country during the Indo-Pak war with great valour and courage. Mother India is proud of her son - Sam Bahadur Manekshaw. JAI HIND. BHARAT MATA KI JAI.
RE:IS THIS HOW INDIA TREATS ITS HEROES .............SHAME ON YOU......
by Jai Babu on Jun 30, 2008 12:54 PM Permalink
This from a PM who could not sleep when "Terrorist" accused were arrested in Britiain or Australia!! Manmohan for all his Mr. Clean posturing, is a spineless limpet stuck to the soles of the First family. I am amazed that Defense Minister Antony who is different from the breed of politicians we usually see, also did not attend. Was it due to orders from the TOP?? Evn the Defense chiefs??? Something is definitely fishy!
as an ex army man ,my inspiration was sam.what a shame that the govt and our own three cheifs did not find the time and inclination to spare a couple of hours to attend and pay respect to him at his last journey.what a shame. if some small poltician with a criminal background dies all are there.we in the services are like all of you humans ,we are learning what the country hold us for...sacrifice at any cost?? SAD
RE:sam
by bhaskar guha on Jun 30, 2008 04:15 PM Permalink
RAMESHJI, The millions in India care for our brothers / children facing the gun powder courageously and salute them . These great personalities will continue to inspire our youth.Sam was their Role Model.
A story did go around in the Delhi babus circle at the time when Manekshaw was promoted to Field Marshal that it was the only way he could be removed from actively heading the army, and at the same time everybody would feel that he had been rewarded. His popularity among both defence personnel and civilians could probably have been dangerous for the democracy - that is what the story was. It is unlikely that he harboured any negative ideas, for the patriot that he was, but the Govt did not want to take any risks. In fact, there were rumours that he had initially declined it when he knew that he was being eased out of actual command to being a figurehead. I remember this story or something similar coming in print in magazines much later. Such was his personality and strength at that time. May his soul rest in peace
It was just two days after Cristman in 1981. I was nominated Homeguards Ahmednagar for a 15 days camp in Mumbai. I won the first price in rifle shooting at worli rifle training centre, and received a cup by the hands of Mr.Manekshaw. After this ceremony of prize distribution, he delivered a speech which he remakably inspired patriotic feelings. I was in tears with pride for country, and felt very small before those who easily gave their lives for the country. He will be always be in the memories of millions like me.
A very good piece. Quite accurate and vivid recollection by General D'souza, who has earned a good for himself in the army and civil circles. Sam Bahadur is no more. He did'nt want honours for himself. But it is painful to notice the absence of the Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Chief Minister of Tamilnadu and Services Chiefs from his funeral. Though everyone is calling him a national hero but we did'nt accord him a three-day national mourning. Is it our ignorance or arrogance or ungratefulness that we fail to honour our heroes?
Rediff, this is an excellent article on FM Manekshaw. A thousand salutations to people like Manekshaw and even Gen D Souza. Yes, it is really sad to know that no one from Govt attended the funeral of such a great man. I urge media, rediff and likes of them to unite and dedicate a lot of articles like this one on Sam Manekshaw. Let Gen D Souza also put on all leadership lectures by Sam Manekshaw for those people out there who not only loves their country but loves their heros. I want to tell my children the brave stories of our heros like Sam Bahadur. Gen D Souza a well done article! Rediff please feed us more and more with articles like this.
Thanks Sagar Dixit, Lagos, Nigeria True Indian at Heart.
Congress has got time to call BJPs announcement a joke, but unfortunately they do not have the courtesy to respect a national hero. Field Marshall Manekshaw passed away, but NOT A SINGLE senior minister including defense minister was present to represent the government at his funeral to pay their last respect.
It’s a SHAME. These ministers have time to lick Sonias feet for power or cajole Karat to hang on to power, but they do not find time to salute a Hero.
……….still there are people who think congress will make India a great nation. Is it believable?????
RE:Congress Culture
by Raj Kumar on Jun 29, 2008 01:49 AM Permalink
I respect the great people like Major Sam Manekshaw because of there courage and leadership, But i have no respect for those boneless leaders who presently rule the nation, DO u think those leaders in congress or DMK have time to respect the good people of the nation.
